Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-06-10
Friday, June 10, 1887.
THE REUNION.

DEMOCRAT: The eighth annual re-
union of the Southwestern Wisconsin
Veteran Association held in this place
last Wednesday and Thursday was a
success in every particular. The town
was beautifully decorated, flags were
flying in every part of the village,
which presented gala appearance.
The decorations Of the Office of The
Pick and Cad was pronounced by
great many to be the best in the
village, and by the old soldiers to be
the best ever seen at any previous re-
union. At the intersection of Judg-
ment and Water streets was erected a
large quadruple arch, with the word
welcome" on each side. The com
missary department was the most com
plete of any meeting held. After the
reunion was over what was left was
distributed around among the poor
people of the village.
Despite the the threatening look of
the weather Wednesday morning, peo-
pie began TO flock in from all directions.
The first train arrived at 9 O'Clock, and
was heavily loaded. The first day
was spent in registering, and organ
izing into companies. In the evening
procession was formed, and marched
through the principal streets with fire
works At . O'Clock ?. M, the band
and the old veterans marched to the
depot To meet Governor Rusk and his
staff. From the depot they marched
to the grounds, which had been fitted
up in the Catholic church yard, where
Governor Rusk was to have addressed
them, but owing to the lateness of
the hour, and being fatigued, he de-
clined, and his place was taken by
Phil Check.
Thursday morning the sun rose
bright and clear, but black clouds
over spread the sky, and our people
began to think the exercises of the
day would be spoiled.
At Q o'clock the Brodhead band
marched to the depot to meet the mil
itary companies. The Monroe Guards
accompanied by the Monroe band
and the Darlington Rifles appeared in
dress uniform, and marched down the
street, preparatory to forming for the
procession and the review by the
Governor. The Darlington Rifles
stacked arms on the street and marched
to the Brewster House, and soon reap
peared with white pantaIoons which, we
are informed, were made for the occa-
sion. They made IA splendid appear
ance, and received many compliment
AIRY remarks. The procession formed
Mt headquarters and marched through
the principal streets, after which they
adjourned for dinner. After dinner
speeches were made by state command
or Griffin and Major Byers, after
which II business meeting was held
at the opera house. Platteville was
the place that was decided on for hold
ing the next reunion.
At 3 o'clock the military companies
gave exhibition drills by companies,
which was witnessed by thousands of
people who seemed delighted with it.
The Legate drum corps, of Mineral
Point, furnished tine martial music
and executed their eyolutions as grace
fully rs a thoroughly drilled military
band.
The Williamson drum corps, from
Dodgeyille, was also present and fur
nished excellent music
The reunion closed on Thursday
evening by dress parade by the
militia, which was indeed grand. At
Z o'clock special train of nine coaches
started from the depot, and the crowd
was So great that people had to stand
on the platforms. Taken all around
this was one of the most successful
reunions held. No accidents and but
one arrest occurred. The Shullsburg
people have formed good opinion of
the veterans and their friends.